Critical thinking is an important skill that promotes curiosity, increases creativity, strengthens problem solving capacity, fosters multifaceted learning, promotes independence, and more.
There are some skills that simply can’t be learned from a book and need to be picked up through life experiences. That’s the difference between “book smarts” and “street smarts.”
With careful planning and instruction in life skills, your teen will be well-prepared when it’s time for them to leave home and navigate the world as an adult.